Black Tea Dragons have small scent glands on the underside of their wing arm that release a pleasant scent. Though many creatures enjoy being in the vicinity of Black Tea dragons, the scent is intended to draw in swarms of butterflies. Though Black Tea dragons are full sized dragons, these insects are the mainstay of their diet.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Like other Black Teas in his cave, this dragon loves entertaining other dragons (be they his cavemates or visitors) by hosting elegant gatherings and serving various kinds of tea and coffee. Unlike the other Black Teas, his events are always at night and always dimly lit, and some attendees have reported seeing strange, sinister goings-on out on the fringes of those assembled. Shadowytea denies such claims, and insists that the dimness is simply to provide a relaxing, intimate atmosphere for his guests.